Jean Luc Melenchon

Protests rage on in France as Macron holds crisis meeting

Nearly two weeks after Macron rammed the new law through parliament using a special provision sidestepping any vote, unions vow no let-up in mass protests to get the government to back down.

Hundreds of thousands protest in France against Macron's pension reform

The nationwide strikes and protests are a crucial test both for President Emmanuel Macron’s government and its opponents.

Macron's appeal to break France's political impasse draws frosty response

France risks prolonged political deadlock as opposition parties brush off President Emmanuel Macron's call for "compromises" to keep France governable after an indecisive parliamentary election.

Macron calls for compromises to resolve France's deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron ruled out any attempt to create a "government of national unity," saying that political forces need to "collectively" learn how to govern differently.

Macron's second term on line as polls open in French parliamentary election

French voters head to the polls in the final round of key parliamentary elections that will decide how much leg room President Emmanuel Macron’s party will be given to implement his domestic agenda.

Macron's alliance edges ahead in first round of French parliament vote

French President Macron's Ensemble alliance of centrist parties wins 25.75 percent of the popular vote on Sunday, according to official data.

Macron party neck and neck with leftists in parliamentary vote: projections

French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance was on track to win the largest number of seats in parliament, projections from polling firms showed, though it remains unclear if it will obtain a majority.

France votes in parliamentary polls as Macron faces tough leftist challenge

Projections show President Macron and his allies, including the new party of his former prime minister Edouard Philippe, could fall short of a majority of 289 by as many as 40 seats.

How Europe became a safe haven for the PKK

While the EU recognises the PKK as a terrorist group, many European countries like France and Germany continue to allow PKK and its proxies to operate across their territories.

Elisabeth Borne becomes France's first female PM in over 30 years

Centrist politician Borne succeeds Jean Castex as France's prime minister, becoming the second woman to hold the post in the country.

Violence erupts at Paris rally protesting Macron's policies on Labour Day

Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad protesters who ransacked business premises during May Day demonstrations against the policies of President Emmanuel Macron.

Will far-left French voters back far-right Le Pen in the second round?

Jean-Luc Melenchon, the French far-left presidential candidate, has become a kingmaker, coming third in the first round. If Macron is cold-shouldered by Melenchon's supporters, far-right Le Pen might have a chance to snatch a victory.